England Women’s Under-19s’ opening match of the season ended in defeat as they were beaten 5-2 by Spain.
Mo Marley has taken her Young Lionesses to Slovakia to begin preparations for their European Championship qualifiers next spring.
But the season did not get off to the best of starts as England found themselves 3-0 down before the 40th minute.
Aston Villa midfielder Mollie Rouse pulled a goal back, but Spain extended their lead once more early in the second half.
Arsenal forward Chloe Kelly got herself on the scoresheet to reduce arrears, but Spain notched a final goal late on.
England have one more match in Slovakia, against the hosts, on Sunday.
England: 13 Charlotte Haynes (Yeovil Town), 2 Eloise Wilson (Reading), 6 Paula Howells (London Bees), 7 Evie Clarke (Arsenal), 8 Mollie Rouse (Aston Villa), 11 Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), 14 Keira Walsh (C; Manchester City), 15 Grace Fisk (Millwall Lionesses), 16 Gabrielle George (Everton), 19 Mollie Green (Liverpool), 20 Zoe Cross (Chelsea)
Substitutes: 4 Georgia Allen (Arsenal) for Cross 53, 18 Rianna Dean (Arsenal) for Green 53, 10 Sophie Stamp (Doncaster Rovers Belles) for Clarke 76
Substitutes not used: 1 Kirstie Levell (Everton), 3 Serena Fletcher (Liverpool), 5 Chiara Ritchie-Williams (Arsenal), 9 Emma Kelly (Sunderland), 12 Danielle Brown (Sunderland), 17 Lucy Loomes (London Bees)
Head coach: Mo Marley
Referee: Kumala Ifeoma (FIN)
